OVERVIEW
Special education teachers are responsible for developing and implementing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students with exceptionalities. This assignment allows you to demonstrate your ability to use multiple types of assessment information from a provided case study to develop an IEP for a student with an exceptionality. Individual abilities, interests, learning environments, and cultural and linguistic factors should be fully considered in the development of the IEP to ensure it meets the academic and functional needs of the student. Use the provided case(s), the information below, and the IEP template to develop an IEP for the student. Be sure to carefully review the Individualized Education Program (IEP) Evaluation Program Grading Rubric to ensure each section of the IEP fully addresses the required criteria.
Please note that you should focus on the particular diagnosed disabilities (and accompanying knowledge) in order to plan accommodations, modifications, services, and goals/ objectives. This IEP will not just be an academically-focused IEP.
After carefully reviewing the case study information provided, complete the following highlighted sections in the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Template:
1. Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance
a. Use the assessment data provided in the selected case study to identify the following:
i. student’s interests,
ii. preferences,
iii. strengths
iv. areas of need, including assistive technology and/or accessible materials.
b. Fully describe the effect of the student’s disability on his or her involvement and progress in the general education curriculum, including the student’s performance in academic as well as functional areas.
2. Measurable Annual Goals (at least 3)
a. Develop measurable and observable annual goals for each area where the student’s disability impacts his or her progress in the general curriculum. There must be a direct relationship between the goals and the PLAAFP. Be sure to include:
i. The student’s name
ii. The condition under which the behavior will be performed
iii. The specific observable behavior to be performed
iv. The criterion to which the level of performance at the goal will be achieved
v. The target date/timeline for goal attainment.
3. Short Term Objectives (at least 3)
a. Develop measurable and observable short-term objects for each goal. Be sure to include:
i. The student’s name
ii. The condition under which the behavior will be performed
iii. The specific observable behavior to be performed
iv. The criterion to which the level of performance at the goal will be achieved
v. The target date/timeline for goal attainment.
4. Instructional Modifications/Accommodations
a. Develop modifications/accommodations that will allow the student equal opportunity to access the curriculum and demonstrate achievement. Accommodations/ modifications also provide access to nonacademic and extracurricular activities and educationally related settings. Accommodations may be in, but not limited to, the areas of time, scheduling, setting, presentation and response, including assistive technology and/or accessible materials. Identify frequency, location, setting, and duration.
b. Identify supports for school personnel (e.g., equipment, consultation, or training for school staff to meet the unique needs for the student)
5. Participation in State and District Assessments/Accountability Systems
a. Based on the PLAAFP, determine if the student will participate in state and/or division wide assessments or if the student meets the criteria for participation in an alternative assessment program.
b. If the student is participating in statewide assessment, determine if accommodations will be provided. For the accommodations that may be considered, you may refer to Virginia Department of Education’s (VDOE’s) Students with Disabilities: Guidelines for Assessment Participation for guidance.
c. If the student WILL NOT participate in the state or division wide assessments, include a statement of justification.
6. Placement (LRE), Services, and Supplementary Aids and Services
a. Based on the principle of Least Restrictive Environment (LRE), identify all special education and related services the student will receive, including frequency, location, and duration.
b. Include a statement of justification for each/all services provided and how your placement decisions reflects the principles of LRE with respect to the student’s PLAAFP.
Alignment: This IEP assignment and each assignment component is aligned with CEC 2012 Initial Preparation standards:
• CEC 3.3: Beginning special education professionals modify general and specialized curricula to make them accessible to individuals with exceptionalities.
• CEC 4.2: Beginning special education professionals use knowledge of measurement principles and practices to interpret assessment results and guide educational decisions for individuals with exceptionalities.
• CEC 4.3: Beginning special education professionals, in collaboration with colleagues and families, use multiple types of assessment information in making decisions about individuals with exceptionalities.
• CEC 5.1: Beginning special education professionals consider individual abilities, interests, learning environments, and cultural and linguistic factors in the selection, development, and adaptation of learning experiences for individuals with exceptionalities.
• CEC 6.1: Beginning special education professionals use professional ethical principles and professional practice standards to guide their practice.
• CEC 6.4: Beginning special education professionals understand the significance of lifelong learning and participate in professional activities and learning communities.
• CEC 7.3: Beginning special education professionals use collaboration to promote the well-being of individuals with exceptionalities across a wide range of settings and collaborators.
